1978 Audi 100 vs. 1978 Fiat 127
To start off, both 1978 Audi 100 and 1978 Fiat 127 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Audi 100 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1978 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Audi 100 (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 1978 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | 127 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2230 mm |
